About Your Trip to Kyoto Nearest Airports ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Kansai International Airport (KIX) Limousine Bus to Kyoto Station (85min): 2,550Yen Last limousine bus leaves around 23:40 Bus Timetable JR Kansai Express HARUKA Train (75 min): 3,170Yen Last train leaves around 22:15 ITAMI Osaka International Airport (ITM) Limousine Bus to Kyoto Station (55 min) : 1,310Yen Last limousine bus leaves around 21:15 Bus Timetable CHUBU Centrair International Airport, Nagoya (NGO) Meitetsu Express Train to Nagoya Station (28 min): 1,230Yen JR Shinkansen Bullet Train from Nagoya to Kyoto: 5,070Yen Last train leaves at Nozomi 22:58 (arrival in Kyoto 23:31) Kodama* 22:17 (arrival in Kyoto 23:11) *for JAPAN RAIL PASS holders who cannot take Nozomi train - 1 - Access from Tokyo Airports ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… NARITA New Tokyo International Airport (NRT) Limousine Bus to Tokyo Station (90 min): 1,000Yen JR East’s Narita Express (N’EX) train to Tokyo Station (53min): 3,020Yen + JR Shinkansen Bullet Train from Tokyo to Kyoto: 13,080Yen Last JR Shinkansen Bullet Train leaves around Nozomi 21:23 (arrival in Kyoto 23:31) Hikari* 20:03 (arrival in Kyoto 23:01) *for JAPAN RAIL PASS holders who cannot take Nozomi train HANEDA Tokyo International Airport (HND) Keikyu Line to Shinagawa (19 min): 410Yen + JR Shinkansen Bullet Train from Shinagawa to Kyoto: 13,080Yen Last JR Shinkansen Bullet Train leaves around Nozomi 21:30 (arrival in Kyoto 23:31) Hikari* 20:10 (arrival in Kyoto 23:01) (Useful Site to check train timetable : http://www.hyperdia.com) - 2 - 3 Day Event in Myoshin-ji (Sept 14, 15 and 16) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… The event will take place in one of the 4b 6 su -temples of the Zen Rinzai Myoshin-ji complex. You need to access through Myoshin-ji South Gate. To get to Myoshin-ji’s South Gate, From Kyoto Station, take the local train on the JR Sagano Line (Tracks 32 or 33) Get off at JR Hanazono 花園 Station. The South-Gate is a 10-minute walk to the northeast. You need another 5-min walk to access the venue. Myoshin-ji 64, Hanazonomyoshinjicho, Ukyo -ku Kyoto 616-8035 (Participants will receive detailed access map to the venue after registration) Please note, that no accommodation is provided. If you want to stay nearby: Hanozono Kaikan Hotel a 5-min walk from the venue Japanese and Western styles bedrooms. There is a restaurant in the hotel (limited options around Myonshin-ji) Shunkoin Temple Guesthouse, inside the premises of Myoshin-ji Japanese style bedrooms with their own toilet and shower Shared Kitchen Myoshin-ji is a bit off-the-track, if you want to stay longer, we recommend that you choose a more convenient area (around Imperial Palace, Demach iyanagi or Kyoto Station). See below: - 3 - 2 Nights/ 3 Days Retreat at Kansai Seminar House (Sept 21 - Sept 23) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Kansai Seminar House is a conference center located in the northern part of Kyoto, in a beautiful and peaceful environment at the foot of Mt. Hiei, between Shugakuin Imperial Villa and Manshuin Temple. To get there: Take the Subway Karasuma Line from Kyoto Station (20min) Get off at Kitayama Station Take a Taxi (5 min) Kansai Seminar House Ichijoji Takenouchi cho 23, Sakyo-ku, 606-8134 Kyoto TEL：075-711-2115 Access Map Contact and Information about the events ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [email protected] TEL：+81 (0)90-6325-9488 (Beatrice) - 4 - Accomodation in Kyoto ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Kyoto is a very popular destination and you need to plan your trip far ahead. We recommend that you look at the following website: https://www.booking.com (Flexible cancellation policy) https://www.airbnb.com https://www.japan-experience.com/rent-a-house-in-kyoto Most of the accommodations propose traditional Japanese futon beds and in some cases shared bath/bathroom. Please note that the choice is more limited if you want to sleep in a western style room and have your private attached bathroom. Convenient areas to stay are Sanjo, Marutamachi and the Imperial Palace, Demachiyanagi or Kyoto Station for example . - 5 - Sightseeing in Kyoto and Kansai area ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… The website Inside Kyoto give good suggestions of Itineraries (from 1 Day to 5 Days including one Day in the nearby ancient capital of Nara) https://www.insidekyoto.com/kyoto-itineraries If you want to go off-the-beaten-track parts of Kyoto and you have more time, there are many more locations to suggest especially: Ohara village in the North of Kyoto Mount Hiei and the Enryakuji temple, heart of Tendai Buddhism School Uji, a small city famed for its green tea, its World Heritage sites, and its association with the Tale of Genji – the world’s first novel. Or simply enjoy the banks of the Kamo River with the locals. (It’s only a 5-min walk from our office) Lake Biwa area and Shiga prefecture offer Several other one-day trip options including: Omihachiman, ancient city of merchants with its canals Miho Museum, designed by the architect Im Pei Without forgetting the buoyant City of Osaka and if you take the Shinkansen: Himeji and its famous castle Hiroshma There are endless variations to discover Kyoto area and to much to be seen in just one visit! - 6 - .